Vampire Therapist is a dark comedy/visual novel game from Little Bat Games, in which players navigate therapeutic conversations with vampires using real cognitive behavioural therapy techniques.

Starring Cyrus Nemati, Francesca Meaux, Sarah Grayson, Kylie Clark and Matthew Mercer, Vampire Therapist hosts a talented cast of unique and thoughtful characters, inspired by the works of What We Do in the Shadows, Horrible Histories and Monty Python.

Players take on the role of Sam, former gunslinger-turned therapist trainee looking to help other vampires in his path.

A screenshot from the game, showing Andromachos saying to Samuel in a cosy living room with gothic decor "Fascinating, Samuel. These revelations that you had in the woods - mortal psychologists have a term for them. They are called "cognitive distortions".

The Home screen from Vampire Therapist, showing a red gothic cough in a moonlit room, with candles on the table. To the left is a series of options in stone - New Game, Continue, Settings and Exit. On the right, is a Safe In Our World logo which links back to the SafeInOurWorld.org page.

Safe In Our World resources linked in Vampire Therapist’s Home Screen

Features:

  • Real Therapy Concepts – Apply real CBT concepts to engaging vampire narratives
  • CBT concepts vetted by licensed therapists
  • Humorous tone and historical narrative
  • Cast includes Cyrus Nemati (Hades, Pyre), Francesca Meaux (Hades), Sarah Grayson (Gone Home, Hades II), Kylie Clark, and Matthew Mercer (Critical Role, Baldur’s Gate 3).
  • Minigames

Content Warning

Taken directly from the Steam page:

“Vampire Therapist explores sensitive and potentially triggering topics in a historical context, such as war, abuse, sexual oppression, and extremism. While the game does not advocate or condone these actions, discussions of these events may be uncomfortable or upsetting for some readers.

Vampire Therapist does not take a dismissive or trivializing approach to these topics, but rather seeks to comment on them in a way that is engaging, thought-provoking, and often humorous as a way to process trauma. However, due to the sensitive nature of the topics covered, some readers may find the content difficult to process.

If you have a history of trauma related to any of these topics, please approach Vampire Therapist with caution and take care of yourself.

Naturally, a game about vampires will also involve blood.

If you have any personal concerns about the content of Vampire Therapist, we encourage you to seek the advice of a mental health professional or support group before playing.”

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